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Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a sustainable production system that organically combines environmentally friendly elements like water conservation and waste reduction with organic plant and fish farming. It is a virtuous cycle that utilizes the principles of natural ecosystems, and the size of the system ranges from small indoor or outdoor units for home or classroom hobbyists to large commercial units.
The principles of aquaponics
Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (raising fish and other aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Aquaponics is a symbiotic system in which aquatic animals (fish) provide nutrients through their waste products, or excrement, to the plants. In return, the plants purify the water that returns to the fish. Along with the fish and their waste products, microorganisms play a vital role in the plant's nutrition. These beneficial bacteria colonize the spaces between the plant roots, converting fish waste and solids into substances the plants can use for growth. The result is a perfect partnership between aquaculture and crop production.
Aquaponics is the future of sustainable organic crop production, aquaculture, and water consumption. Fish waste is recycled and used for plant growth instead of being thrown away. Water is recirculated in a closed system, reducing the consumption of this resource.
Advantages of Aquaponics
Sustainable and intensive food production systems.
It is a system that maximizes water use efficiency.
It is not susceptible to soil-borne diseases and does not require fertilizers or chemical pesticides.
The closed growing/cultivation system minimizes the risk of external contaminants.
It can be applied on uncultivable lands such as deserts, desolate soils or sandy islands.
Because we use nature's ecological cycle approach, we produce very little waste.
Smart Aquaponics
Smart aquaponics is different from conventional aquaponics.
It is an eco-friendly organic farming method of the future that combines smart (IT), eco-friendly, and renewable energy technologies.
Aquaponics is a sustainable and eco-friendly farming method that embodies the keywords of "circulation" and "regeneration," which are important values for future industries.
Smart aquaponics is a future-oriented agricultural and fisheries innovation that combines smart aquaculture, smart farms, and renewable energy technologies. In advanced countries, governments and non-profit organizations are already supporting various research and facilities to prepare for the future.
